MANILA, Philippines–Don’t be fooled by any claim that the stick you’re smoking is of “low tar” content or an “ultra-light” cigarette.
Its tar and other toxic contents, regardless of amount, will accumulate in your lungs and may eventually kill you.
Under a law awaiting the signature of President Aquino, cigarette packs or tobacco packages will no longer carry labels such as
“low tar,” “light,” “ultra-light,” “mild,” “extra” and “ultra” that mislead a consumer into thinking the product is not harmful.
This is one of the key provisions of the proposed graphic health warning law that Congress approved before adjourning last week.
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